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Workplace Safety

Legal Insights & Expert Strategies for Effective Workplace Violence Prevention

Ranging from physical altercations to verbal harassment, workplace violence can disrupt the harmony of a nonprofit’s workplace, impacting productivity, morale, and most importantly, the safety of employees or clients. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, we’ll delve into the legal framework surrounding workplace violence prevention as our guest, Adam Young with Seyfarth Shaw, answers questions about risk assessment, policy development, and employee training. 

Resources Referenced During this Episode:

OSHA Workplace Violence Resources [osha.gov]

FBI Workplace Violence Threat Assessments [fbi.gov]

FBI Active Shooter Safety Resources [fbi.gov]

Episode Transcript

COVID-19 Vaccines: Can or Should You Mandate Them For Your Employees?

The COVID-19 vaccine is currently only available to some individuals.  What will you do when it is available to your employees?  Should you require vaccines for your employees?  Can you mandate them?  What are the risks associated with not requiring vaccinations?  There are currently more questions than answers, but this article provides a good starting point as you consider what your organization may do as the COVID-19 vaccination becomes more readily available.

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Update – Gun Laws in Georgia: Can a Nonprofit Restrict Guns On Its Property?

Updated July 2023

Many nonprofits in Georgia, particularly those that work with vulnerable populations including children, the elderly, and victims of violence, do not permit weapons on their premises. Georgia laws passed in 2014 and 2023 significantly limited organization’s ability to restrict guns on their premises. These changes may affect nonprofits that currently have such restrictions, particularly those that are in government buildings or lease property from a city, county, or the State of Georgia. Read this article to learn more about when a nonprofit can restrict guns on its property.

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Safety in the Nonprofit Workplace

Nonprofits may be subject to the laws and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) related to safety in the workplace. This article provides an overview of OSHA, the federal agency that regulates workplace safety, injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting requirements, OSHA inspections and penalties, OSHA requirements that are generally applicable to nonprofits, tips on establishing an effective safety program, and requirements for temporary employees.

Safety in the Workplace

Article: Safety in the Workplace for Nonprofits

Webcast: Safety in the Workplace

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards, covers most every employer in the United States, including nonprofits. Penalties for OSHA violations can be devastating to small employers. In this webcast, you will hear an overview of how OSHA works and what to do if OSHA knocks on your door, including:

• What types of entities are covered
• What are the most frequently cited standards
• What to do if OSHA shows up at your worksite
• Your rights as an employer if you receive a citation
• Hot topics in OSHA

Presenter: Carla Gunnin, Jackson Lewis